vine⛅ part shade💧💧 moderate waterZone 5a – Zone 9b
A thorny, deciduous vine native to the southeastern United States that climbs by tendrils and produces small greenish flowers followed by blue-black berries attractive to wildlife. It thrives in part shade and is useful for covering structures, though its sharp thorns require careful placement away from high-traffic areas.
Overview
Form
Climbing
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
6–4′ tall
Dormancy
deciduous
Tolerances & Soil
moderate
Flood Tolerance
moderate
Zone 5aZone 9b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 5a to Zone 9b
pH Range
4.58.5
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 4.5 to 8.5
Soil Texture
Coarse, Medium, Fine
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummer
Climber
Vines that climb the layers above on a support.
Succession Role
early successionalmid successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Southeastern United States
Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia
